(Adds quotes from Norwegian FA referees chief) LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Canada's beaten soccer playersaccused Norwegian referee Christiana Pedersen of bias towardsthe United States after their dramatic 4-3 extra-time defeat intheir Olympic women's soccer semi-final on Monday. In a rare move, Pedersen penalised Canada goalkeeper ErinMcLeod for holding the ball too long after making a save in the80th minute, awarding the U.S. an indirect free kick in thepenalty area. ...
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